Mid-century nightstand
I can't decide between this and the one below for the basement guest room...
Happy Friday! I'm going to interrupt our normally scheduled program of home decor subjects to tell you about my lovely morning, which was made lovely by a fabulously yummy recipe. It's an absolutely gorgeous, sunny day in Annapolis and there's really nothing better than making some Southern Buttermilk biscuits (best recipe EVER - Southern Buttermilk Biscuits) from scratch to enjoy the morning even more. I've tried a few different recipes before, but this is the first one I've tried that uses buttermilk, and I must tell you that buttermilk is the way to go! These are by far, the BEST biscuits I've ever made and as proof here's a pic.

Now, getting back to our usual home decor talk. The other day, we received our West Elm catalog in the mail and I tossed it on the coffee table not thinking much of it. I had noticed that it said "20% off Bedding & Bath" so I immediately thought that there wouldn't be anything new in there, only sale items. Well, yesterday I figured I'd just flip through it out of boredom, and can I just say how glad I am that I did? I came across quite a few pieces that I think would be great in my parents' basement guest room as well as our future home office/guest room. I'm thinking that a trip to West Elm might be in the cards for this weekend, you know, so that I can check everything out in person. Just wish that there was a West Elm closer to Annapolis, hint hint West Elm. Build one near us please and I promise to buy something every time I visit!

Turned-Leg Nightstand
Can I just say how happy I am that they offer this in a lacquered red!

Andalusia Dhurrie
Same great pattern, but now offered in a gorgeous platinum color.

Gradiated-Stripe Cotton Rug
Pantone's 2012 color of the year, Tangerine Tango, is already making its way into West Elm.

Hand-blocked Lola Quilt

River Rock Shower Curtain

Lattice Dhurrie

Queen Anne's Lace Printed Panel
This might be just the thing for the new home office/guest room.

Gold Flatware Set
Finally, a gold flatware set that I like AND that I can afford!

Fanned Placemat Set
The yellow ones would add such sunshine to any dining table.